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US 51/WIS 29 project - traffic impacts

Traffic impacts during the 2008 construction season will require extended lane and ramp closures and will significantly impact traffic – especially during the early spring months. See the US 51/WIS 29 2008 schedule for more details. Motorists can also expect the following traffic impacts:

• Short-term lane closures of US 51/WIS 29 during off-peak travel times (from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.).
• Some overnight freeway and local road closures to facilitate bridge work.
• Periodic ramp closures and detours.

If a temporary road closure is required during construction, alternate access will be provided.

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Marathon County NN to north of the US 51/Bridge Street interchange

Schedule: March 2007 to November 2008
Cost: $55 million
Description: Crews are reconstructing and widening US 51/WIS 29.
Related work includes: Construction of new high-speed ramps, upgrades to the Sherman Street and WIS 52 interchanges, and improvements to Sherman Street.
Traffic impact:

• Construction vehicles are merging with traffic on the northbound County NN on ramp, the Sherman Street ramps, and the WIS 52 ramps. Motorists are advised to drive with caution.
• Intermittent lane closures of US 51/WIS 29 - from County NN to Bridge Street - may occur weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
• Intermittent lane closures of US 51/WIS 29 - from County NN to WIS 52 - may occur week nights between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Motorists can expect to encounter construction vehicles and flagging operations on Sherman Street - between 22nd Avenue and 28th Avenue.
• The westbound lane of Sherman Street - between 22nd Avenue and 28th Avenue - will be closed at 6 a.m. on Monday, May 19. Crews expect to reopen the westbound lane at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21. During the closure, traffic using the off ramp from northbound US 51/WIS 29 will only be permitted to travel eastbound on Sherman Street.
• 24th Avenue at the intersection with Sherman Street is currently closed. This closure is scheduled to end in mid-June.

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WisDOT encourages local motorists, who normally travel the US 51/WIS 29 corridor for short trips, to consider using alternate routes whenever possible. Carpooling to work and planning off-peak travel times will also help to avoid traffic delays and maintain traffic flow.

Work zone safety tips

• Expect the unexpected.
• Stay alert.
• Watch for flagging operations.
• Merge as soon as possible.
• Don't speed. Remember, fines double in work zones.
• Don't tailgate.
• Keep a safe distance.
• Observe posted signs.
• Be patient.

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Questions about the content of this page:
North Central Transportation Region, ncr.dtsd@dot.state.wi.us
Last modified: May 16, 2008